Professional summary
Engineering depth, with commercial, analytical & compliance experience
I am a software engineer, data practitioner, and financial‑services professional who builds practical systems for complex, data‑intensive businesses. My work sits at the intersection of backend engineering, full‑stack product development, automation, analytics, fintech, trading technology, and regulated operations. I turn unclear processes, fragmented data, and ambitious product ideas into reliable software that people can use, measure, and improve.
Python is my core engineering language. I design and develop APIs, backend services, automation workflows, data pipelines, internal platforms, dashboards, and customer‑facing web products. I combine clean architecture, maintainable code, clear APIs, careful data design, and automated testing with a strong understanding of the business logic behind the product.
An uncommon blend
Alongside engineering, I bring an unusual perspective from financial services and compliance — AML, transaction‑risk, customer due diligence, and MLRO‑level responsibility in regulated environments. I don't just build systems; I design them with controls, auditability, risk awareness, and data integrity in mind.
- Python services, APIs, automation, and data pipelines
- Full‑stack delivery with modern UI and clean UX
- Data engineering, analytics, and intelligent workflows
- FinTech, RegTech, and AML/MLRO compliance
- AI‑accelerated prototyping and production delivery
What I do
Core strengths
Backend & APIs
Python services, Django, FastAPI, Flask, REST APIs, integrations, database design, authentication, background jobs, and scalable business logic.
Data & Analytics
ETL pipelines, data processing, SQL, Pandas, Databricks, Snowflake, dashboards, reporting, and data‑driven decision support.
Full‑stack Delivery
From requirements and architecture to backend, database, frontend integration, deployment, testing, and iteration.
FinTech, RegTech & Trading
Trading tools, risk systems, compliance workflows, transaction monitoring, customer onboarding, fintech automation, and operational controls.
AI‑enabled Development
Model API integration, prompt engineering, AI‑assisted product development, intelligent workflows, testing, and rapid prototyping.
AML, MLRO & Licensing
AML/CFT programmes, MLRO responsibilities, KYC/CDD, risk assessment, licensing and authorisation support, and AML automation for fintech.
Technical skills
Hands‑on stack
Expert
Working knowledge
Data, quant & automation
Compliance & domain
Experience snapshot
Where I've delivered
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Backend Engineer — Accenture
Bespoke backend, data, API, integration, cloud, and full‑stack delivery across international projects.
- Full‑stack AI platform — React, Node.js, Python, Pytest (testing, prompt/model engineering, API creation, data engineering)
- Large‑scale events‑management platform — Ruby, Grape, Ruby on Rails (endpoints, features, business logic, regular releases)
- Blockchain end‑to‑end tracing platform (diamond production) — Python, FastAPI, ETL & data‑curation pipelines on Databricks, AWS & Azure
- Backend engineering — REST endpoints, refactoring, data filtering, metaprogramming (FastAPI, Pydantic, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Docker, Kubernetes, Lens)
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Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) — UK Electronic Money Institution (EMI)
United Kingdom · FCA‑regulated EMI · Financial‑crime & AML/CFT oversight.
- Nominated MLRO and central point of contact for all AML/CFT and financial‑crime matters, reporting to senior management and the board
- Receiving internal suspicious‑activity reports and deciding on and filing SARs with the National Crime Agency (NCA)
- Owning the business‑wide risk assessment and the financial‑crime control framework under the UK MLRs 2017 and FCA expectations
- Oversight of KYC/CDD/EDD onboarding, ongoing and transaction monitoring, and sanctions / PEP screening
- Annual MLRO report and financial‑crime MI to senior management, plus staff AML training and FCA liaison
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AML & Risk Adviser — Finansists (Regulated Auditors & Accountants)
Latvia · Regulated financial & accounting environment.
- Client and transaction risk assessments to identify potential AML issues
- Due diligence on new and existing clients — KYC and CDD processes
- MLRO‑level responsibilities, controls, and AML automation tooling
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Software Developer & Data Scientist — Osmio
United Kingdom · E‑commerce.
- Web‑based data‑analysis platform for stock prediction, procurement order creation, budget planning, and management reporting
- Python, Django, PostgreSQL, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Bootstrap
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Software Developer & Data Scientist — Audit & Accounting
Latvia · Tools and scripts for data analysis, bookkeeping automation, budgeting, and reporting (VBA, Python, Django).
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Parts Logistics Coordinator — Tesla
Norway · Procurement, budget planning, and management reporting (VBA, Analysis ToolPak, Zoho).
Independent ventures
Marenno
My specialist quant and trading hub — trading tools, risk calculators, journaling, market‑data workflows, analytics, and indicators for traders and fintech projects.
Visit marenno.com →AML Pod
AML automation I offer — fast‑to‑deploy anti‑money‑laundering, KYC, and sanctions‑screening tooling that brings enterprise‑grade compliance controls to small and medium teams without the bloat.
Visit amlpod.com →FinTech, RegTech & compliance
AML, MLRO & licensing — built into the engineering
I work as an MLRO and AML / licensing consultant, and I build the systems that make compliance operational. That combination is rare: I understand both the regulatory obligations and how to encode them into auditable, automated software for fintech and regulated businesses.
MLRO & advisory
Money Laundering Reporting Officer responsibilities, AML programme design, risk assessment, and ongoing advisory in regulated environments.
Licensing consulting
Support for licensing and authorisation, policies and controls, and the documentation regulators expect.
AML automation in fintech
KYC/CDD onboarding, transaction monitoring, screening, and reporting workflows automated in Python — with auditability and data integrity by design.
ICA member
Member of the International Compliance Association, with continuous development across AML, risk, and regulatory practice.
Education & certifications
Academic background & continuous development
Education
- MSc Financial EngineeringWorldQuant University (2025 – present)
- BSc Computer ScienceUniversity of the People (2021 – present)
- Applied Data Science LabWorldQuant University · Completed
- Mathematics & StatisticsUniversity of Latvia (2016 – 2018)
- MSTA, Technical AnalysisSociety of Technical Analysts, London (2013 – 2014)
- MBA, Business ManagementUniversity of Salford (2004 – 2007)
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Certifications & training
- AWS Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA‑C03)Amazon Web Services · In progress
- ICA memberInternational Compliance Association
- Google IT Automation with PythonGoogle
- CS106A — Programming MethodologyStanford University
- Responsive Web DesignfreeCodeCamp
- Right to live & workUnited Kingdom, European Union, Norway
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Let's work together
Connect With Me
I enjoy working with founders, product teams, and businesses that need more than an employee or a contractor — they need a system that solves a real problem, reduces manual work, turns data into decisions, and can grow with the business. Share your goals and I'll bring the right stack, architecture, and delivery plan.